Why are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?

  • Melody Fwygon@lemmy.oneEnglish
    1·
    9 days ago

    Unfortunately no. Home edition will actively ignore Group Policies and Registry keys relating to privacy.

    You would be better off using a 10 Pro license or pirating 10 Pro and keeping it from phoning home.

    • Arkham@beehaw.org
      2·
      8 days ago

      Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?

      • Melody Fwygon@lemmy.oneEnglish
        1·
        3 days ago

        No. Not without paying a hefty license upgrade fee (Retail copy) or doing something incredibly shady. (Piracy tools which I won’t specifically name but I’m sure you can find and likely know the dangers of obtaining for some users.)

      • Smoke@beehaw.orgEnglish
        2·
        8 days ago

        Yes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.

      • hietsu@sopuli.xyz
        2·
        7 days ago

        You can type these magic words to your search engine: Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS)